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Plant Science News delivers the latest insights and innovations from the world of plant biology, genetics, and sustainable agriculture.

Our coverage spans breakthroughs in crop resilience, soil health, and biotechnology, spotlighting the research and technology reshaping the future of plant science.

Explore how scientists and agronomists are advancing sustainable food production, enhancing biodiversity, and addressing global agricultural challenges. From gene editing to precision agriculture, stay informed on the developments that are driving sustainability and innovation in the field.

Indigo Ag launches biotrinsic® Nemora FP™, a biological seed treatment for soybeans that targets SCN with anti-hatch microbial technology.

Indigo Ag Launches biotrinsic® Nemora FP™ to Help Farmers Combat Soybean Cyst Nematode

Indigo confirmed that Microsoft purchased 60,000 soil carbon credits issued in April by the Climate Action Reserve.

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Row 7 Seed and Sprouts Farmers Market launch five flavor-focused vegetable varieties across California, celebrating innovation in produce.

Row 7 Seed Company Partners with Sprouts Farmers Market

Key Takeaways: Row 7 Seed Company and Sprouts Farmers Market launch five exclusive vegetable varieties in California Available in select Sprouts stores across the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, Central Valley, […]

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USDA-funded UC Davis study shows UbiQD’s quantum dot glass boosts greenhouse crop yield, nutrition, and light-use efficiency sustainably.

UbiQD Publishes USDA-Funded UC Davis Study Showing Quantum Dot Glass Boosts Crop Growth and Efficiency

UbiQD, a company specializing in quantum dot (QD) technology, announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round.

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Gowan Company integrates Ceradis to expand global crop protection, strengthen R&D, and deliver sustainable, science-driven solutions.

Gowan Company Expands Global Crop Protection Capabilities with Integration of Ceradis

Key Takeaways: Gowan Company announces the integration of Ceradis into the Gowan Group The move strengthens Gowan’s R&D portfolio and presence in Europe and the Americas Ceradis’ biocontrol and bio-mineral […]

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Cibus completes 2025 field trials of HT2 Canola, validating improved herbicide tolerance and advancing sustainable trait innovation.

Cibus Completes Field Testing of Second-Generation Herbicide Tolerance Canola

Cibus entered into a material transfer agreement with CIAT, working with the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), to support hybrid rice breeding.

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FBN spins off Global Crop Solutions as an independent crop protection supplier, while FBN sharpens focus on its digital farm marketplace.

FBN Spins Off Crop Protection Subsidiary as Global Crop Solutions

FBN introduces the Regenerative Agriculture Financing (RAF) Land Loan pilot program to support farmland financing with sustainability incentives.

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Corteva to split into two public companies: New Corteva focused on crop protection & SpinCo leading in seed innovation and genetics.

Corteva to Separate Seed and Crop Protection Businesses into Two Independent Companies

Corteva reported Q1 2025 net sales of $4.42 billion, with organic sales increasing by 3% year-over-year.

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NRGene Green achieves breakthrough clubroot immunity in canola, with 0% infection in 2025 field trials, boosting global agriculture.

NRGene Launches Commercial Tomato Seed Sales With ToBRFV High Resistance Trait

NRGene begins commercial sales of tomato seeds carrying High Resistance (HR) to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).

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EPA approves GreenLight Bio’s Norroa™, the first nature-based RNAi treatment protecting honey bees from devastating varroa mites.

GreenLight Bio Secures EPA Registration for Norroa™

GreenLight Biosciences demonstrated consistent efficacy of its RNA-based bioherbicide in greenhouse and field trials.

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BioLumic has introduced its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Wisconsin.

BioLumic & Fonterra Partner to Develop Light-Activated Seed Traits for Pasture-Based Dairy

BioLumic has entered a multi-year partnership with Fonterra to develop light-activated seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems.

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